The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017
Mastro's Ocean Club is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Mastro's Ocean Club

8.7
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Warung Steak · 36 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The suave service and familiar fare makes this an easy-to-recommend spot for anyone looking for an ocean-view restaurant in Malibu. Baca selengkapnya.

Tar & Roses is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Tar & Roses

8.8
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Restoran Amerika · 82 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: After a kitchen fire knocked it down for months, Tar & Roses returned to form with casual New American and globally-inspired small plates and entrees that would impress any visitor from out of town. Baca selengkapnya.

Cassia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Cassia

9.0
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Restoran Asia · 62 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal, it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar, or a long sit-down dinner with friends. Baca selengkapnya.

Gjusta is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Kafe · Venice · 266 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Is there a better day-time eatery than Gjusta at the moment? Except for the paucity of seating, the fare coming out of Gjusta's massive kitchen and ovens is impressive from beginning to end. Baca selengkapnya.

The Rose Venice is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. The Rose Venice

9.0
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
Restoran Amerika · Los Angeles · 183 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The produce-driven, pasta-centric menu is sure to please most people while the multi-faceted building offers everything from a casual bite at the bar to a composed sit-down experience on the patio. Baca selengkapnya.

Manhattan Beach Post is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. Manhattan Beach Post

9.0
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Restoran Amerika Baru · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The dark environs make for a perfect date spot just steps from the ocean, while the crave-worthy fare like the cheddar bacon biscuits and green curry mussels convince diners to become regulars. Baca selengkapnya.

Hatchet Hall is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Hatchet Hall

9.0
12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Amerika Baru · West Los Angeles · 33 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Brian Dunsmoor's ode to Southern cooking continues to produce some of the city's finest American cuisine, with a bent toward using fresh produce and deep flavors. Baca selengkapnya.

Tsujita Annex is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Tsujita Annex

8.3
2050 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Mi · West Los Angeles · 53 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Simply put, this is the most intense ramen LA has ever seen. The tsukemen is a great choice for starters while the regular ramen bowl packs are garlicky punch. Baca selengkapnya.

Spago Beverly Hills is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Spago Beverly Hills

8.8
176 N Canon Dr (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
Restoran Amerika Baru · 123 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills flagship still has a compelling tasting menu that would stand up to the city's best. Baca selengkapnya.

Maude is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. Maude

8.4
212 S Beverly Dr (at Wilshire Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Restoran · 17 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With just 25 seats in the diminutive restaurant, Stone takes one ingredient per month and makes an entire nine-course tasting menu based on that seasonal ingredient. Baca selengkapnya.

Sotto is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd (at Edris Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Italia · South Robertson · 82 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The pizzas are top notch, the wine program is next level, and the cocktails are worth boasting about. But the pastas and plates are really what brings people back every day and every week. Baca selengkapnya.

Lukshon is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. Lukshon

3239 Helms Ave (btwn Venice & Washington Blvd), Culver City, CA
Restoran Asia · 70 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Try the dan dan noodles, khao soi noodles, spicy chicken pops, and even the massive rendition of beef with broccoli. All the flavors will seem familiar, but come presented in a more thoughtful way. Baca selengkapnya.

Hamasaku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. Hamasaku

8.1
11043 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Sushi · Westwood · 39 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: While this corner strip mall restaurant still offers flashy, over-the-top rolls for celebrity types, the real gem is the omakase, chock full of interesting fish and based on warm, well-seasoned rice. Baca selengkapnya.

Norah is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Norah

8.5
8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Restoran · 30 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: You'll see a plate of cornbread on every table, and perhaps an order of uni-butter poached shrimp. As for entrees, opt for the hand torn pasta, fried quail, or bone-in pork chop. Baca selengkapnya.

Aburiya Raku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. Aburiya Raku

521 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Restoran Jepang · 14 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: This West Hollywood restaurant, transplanted from Las Vegas, has some of the most consistent, and delicious, izakaya fare in Los Angeles. Baca selengkapnya.

Jon & Vinny's is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Italia · Mid-City West · 104 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With composed pastas, salads, and some fine pizzas, it's the kind of comfort food that everyone can get behind. Baca selengkapnya.

République is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Perancis · Hancock Park · 266 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The desserts, breads, and pastries by Margarita are near perfect while the charcuterie board is sure to stun anyone. Baca selengkapnya.

Salt's Cure is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. Salt's Cure

8.3
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Restoran Amerika · 88 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: A meat den through and through, Salt's Cure serves a killer weekend breakfast along with what may be the city’s single best weeknight pork chop — best enjoyed with a glass of wine, of course. Baca selengkapnya.

Petit Trois is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Petit Trois

8.7
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Perancis · 77 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Petit Trois has already become the most talked about French restaurant in the city. Try the omelette, steak frites, escargot; pretty much everything on the tight menu is worth ordering. Baca selengkapnya.

Cassell's Hamburgers is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.6
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Kedai Burger · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: This modern, airy space captures the zeitgeist of fast-casual cooking with moderate prices in a flexible space. Come for a well-grilled burger or tuna melt, and stay for the excellent house-made pies. Baca selengkapnya.

Trois Mec is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Trois Mec

716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Amerika · 44 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Ludo Lefebvre paired up with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to create a musical version of Led Zeppelin - a supergroup of uber-talented culinary minds that produces one of the best tasting menus in town. Baca selengkapnya.

Sqirl Kitchen is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Sqirl Kitchen

9.0
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Amerika Baru · East Hollywood · 203 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Virgil, this seasonal kitchen produces surprising cuisine that balances flavor with superb ingredients. Don't miss the desserts either. Baca selengkapnya.

Baroo is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Korea · 28 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: This tiny restaurant in East Hollywood is cooking up some of the most inventive, and affordable, cooking in Los Angeles through the efforts of Kwang Uh, who worked at Noma. Baca selengkapnya.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Pro tip: try the #54, a blend of both the pastrami and corned beef in one sandwich. And don't skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu - it's all very well executed. Baca selengkapnya.

Night + Market Song is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. Night + Market Song

8.7
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Thailand · Silver Lake · 75 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With a cadre of excellent Thai dishes in a fun, convivial atmosphere, Night + Market Song is the place to be any night of the week. Just remember that things might be a little spicier than you expect. Baca selengkapnya.

Alimento is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. Alimento

8.5
1710 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Italia · Silver Lake · 38 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: While occasionally tough to nab tables, the casual vibe makes it easy to slip in any night of the week and feast on expert-level pasta, near-perfect small plates, and robust, shareable large plates. Baca selengkapnya.

The Original Pantry is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. The Original Pantry

8.0
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Rumah Makan · South Park · 242 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: An old school diner in the heart of Downtown, this greasy spoon never closes its doors, and hasn't since the 1920's. Order the ham steak & eggs, or a patty-melt style "burger." Baca selengkapnya.

Broken Spanish is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Broken Spanish

1050 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Meksiko · South Park · 33 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With creative takes on Mexican-American cuisine, plus a killer evening ambiance, Broken Spanish is the grown up restaurant Downtown LA desperately needed. Baca selengkapnya.

Bestia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Italia · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Think seasonal, meat-driven rustic Italian in an industrial space in the heart of the Arts District. It's one of the most constantly booked restaurants despite having a nearly hidden location. Baca selengkapnya.

Union Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Union Restaurant

8.8
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA
Restoran Italia · Old Pasadena · 46 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: A seasonally inflected California-Italian restaurant, Kalman does everything from house made pasta to innovative appetizers to hefty mains like the epic porchetta. The wine program is also top notch. Baca selengkapnya.

The Bellwether is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. The Bellwether

13251 Ventura Blvd (Longridge Avenue), Studio City, CA
Restoran · 20 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Studio City loves the place, ordering up scores of innovative small plates that span global flavors. Oh, and the sleek, but approachable dining room surely helps the experience. Baca selengkapnya.

Din Tai Fung is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. Din Tai Fung

8.9
400 S Baldwin Ave (in Westfield Santa Anita), Arcadia, CA
Restoran Bakso · 26 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With world-class soup dumplings plus a slate of reliably good Chinese food, DTF is back in action and better than ever. Baca selengkapnya.

LocoL is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. LocoL

1950 E 103rd St (at Anzac Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Cepat Saji · Watts · 18 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With affordable burgers, chili bowls, and "foldies" (mini quesadillas), the food is surprisingly great for the very low price. Baca selengkapnya.

Jun Won is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Jun Won

414 S Western Ave Ste B, Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Korea · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 3 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Everything from the seafood pancake to the tofu stew with dazzle anyone unfamiliar or well-versed in Korean food. Baca selengkapnya.

Szechuan Impression is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. Szechuan Impression

7.1
1900 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Restoran Szechuan · 21 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: This chef-driven Sichuanese restaurant in SGV is exhibit A in well executed Chinese cuisine, with toothpick lamb, cold noodles, tea-smoked ribs, and boiled fish pots as must-order items. Baca selengkapnya.

Chi Spacca is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. Chi Spacca

8.8
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Italia · 33 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The massive steaks, dry-aged in house and grilled to perfection, are the epitome of beef. Order a bottle of fantastic wine and you'll be ensured a legendary meal. Baca selengkapnya.

Salazar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Salazar

9.1
2490 Fletcher Dr (at Ripple St), Los Angeles, CA
Restoran Meksiko · East LA · 29 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: It's a Sonoran-style taco joint, which means grilled carne asada and other meats served on flour tortillas. Nothing beats that ambiance: an oasis in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Baca selengkapnya.

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar Koktail · 96 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The cavernous dining room feels like a party every night, while the market-driven plates are sure to please anyone at your table. Baca selengkapnya.